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Construction workers' reasons for not reporting work-related injuries: an exploratory study
Jeffery Taylor Moore1, Konstantin P Cigularov, Julie M Sampson
1Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver, CO, USA. jeffery.taylor.moore@gmail.com
Summary
Many construction workers do not report work-related injuries because they perceive them as minor or normal. Fear of negative consequences also contributes to this under-reporting issue.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Construction Safety
- Injury Epidemiology
Background:
- Under-reporting of work-related injuries is a significant issue in industries like construction.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the specific reasons behind this under-reporting phenomenon.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the reasons why construction workers do not report work-related injuries.
- To determine the frequency of these identified reasons.
Main Methods:
- Employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
- Surveyed a sample of 135 construction workers regarding injury reporting behaviors and reasons.
Main Results:
- 27% of surveyed construction workers reported not reporting a work-related injury.
- Primary reasons cited include perceptions of injuries as minor, 'part of the job,' and fear of negative repercussions.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight key barriers to injury reporting in the construction sector.
- Suggests targeted strategies to mitigate under-reporting and improve workplace safety.
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